1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Details such as correct colors, plating material, inspection marks, orientation, and even the number of wipes that should occur for a vacuum-powered windshield wiper system after pushing the "wash" button.

Moderator: Dan Szwarc

Post Reply
Buckeye Steve
Lincoln Maniac
Posts: 384
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:18 am
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contact:

1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Buckeye Steve »

I have "skinny" whitewall on my 62. I have just been told by an expert that 62 still had "fat" whitewall. SO which is it or did they switch during the year?

THanks
Buckeye Steve
User avatar
action
LCOC Regional Director
Posts: 5221
Joined: Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:01 am
Location: Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by action »

Kind of depends on how one defines skinny and fat.

I believe the attached picture is from the company.
The width of the white wall is likely in the 2" range.
Narrower than the 1950s
But certainly not as "fat" as the skinner WW into the 1970s which was closer to 3/4"

And install a set that makes you happy

Action
Attachments
linc1962hardtopblackcherry.jpg
Phoenix - Yeah, it's hot, however it's a dry heat
2006 Lincoln Navigator Limited 5.4l 3V
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2DR Coupe Diamond Anniversary 4.6l DOHC, 4R70W, 3.07
1970 Continental Mark III Triple Black 460 4v, C6, 2.80 (Used for Woodward Dream Cruise or just generally stored in Michigan)
1966 Lincoln Continental 4DR Convertible 462 4v, C6, 3.00
1966 Mercury Park Lane 4DR Breezeway 410 4v, C6, 2.80
User avatar
Suicidekid63
Lincoln-ally Insane
Posts: 3166
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:21 pm
Location: Rt.66 in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Missouri
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Suicidekid63 »

I used Diamondback 1.6" on my '63. I'm not sure if they were skinnier from factory, but I liked the look of them vs. the fatter or skinnier option.
Unless you're in it for points, I say go w/ what you like, man.
Attachments
AAlinc5.jpg
Steven Wecker 1963 Lincoln Continental sedan survivor/ Ermine white w/ Pearl honey beige interior
"Moby"- The Wixom whale / aka: "Pale Rider"
ALWAYS carry a fire extinguisher!!!
Stuart M. Cohen
Lincoln-ally Insane
Posts: 3174
Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2001 1:01 am
Location: Vineland, NJ USA
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Stuart M. Cohen »

Hey, I know that Lincoln dealership!

As for the tires, I do believe the 62 had larger whitewalls than the 63.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/950-14- ... -tire.html
Attachments
Lincoln Dealership, Conroy, MO.JPG
frasern
Addicted to Lincolns
Posts: 1271
Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:09 pm
Location: North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by frasern »

I think the '62 sales brochure states reduced size whitewalls. In '61 the white touched the rim, in '62 there was a bit of black between the rim and the white.
Fraser Noble, Western Canada
'62 and '67 LCC.
User avatar
Suicidekid63
Lincoln-ally Insane
Posts: 3166
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:21 pm
Location: Rt.66 in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Missouri
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Suicidekid63 »

Stuart M. Cohen wrote:Hey, I know that Lincoln dealership!
haha! I guess you did stop by on your trip last year. I didnt know if you did, as I never saw any pics of it. Looking good!
Conway, Missouri bout 15 minutes from me off of I-44
Steven Wecker 1963 Lincoln Continental sedan survivor/ Ermine white w/ Pearl honey beige interior
"Moby"- The Wixom whale / aka: "Pale Rider"
ALWAYS carry a fire extinguisher!!!
User avatar
Dan Szwarc
Site Admin
Posts: 29774
Joined: Fri Jun 16, 2000 1:01 am
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Dan Szwarc »

The LCOC authenticity Manual wrote: 36.2 Tires
Several manufacturers supplied tires to Lincoln including General, Goodyear, Goodrich and Firestone. Other manufacturers may have also been used. Sedans without air conditioning are equipped with 9.00 by 14 four ply or four ply rated with a load range B. Sedans with air conditioning and all convertibles are equipped with 9.50 by 14 four ply or four ply rated tires with a load range B. In 1961 the wide white wall of approximately two and one half (2-1/2) inches is provided. In 1962 and later years the narrower one (1) inch white wall is used. It is felt that the wider white wall could be requested in 1962 as a no cost option also. An optional six (6) ply one inch wide white sidewall tire is offered in 1963.
Stuart M. Cohen
Lincoln-ally Insane
Posts: 3174
Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2001 1:01 am
Location: Vineland, NJ USA
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by Stuart M. Cohen »

The pictures from our trips on on my website:

http://classic63lincoln.com/
George W
Lincoln Maniac
Posts: 290
Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:03 am
Location: Williamstown, NJ
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the t

Post by George W »

1962 was the model year that American car manufacturers universally changed over from a “full width” whitewall tire to a “narrow stripe” or “narrow band” whitewall design.
Prior to 1962 most whitewalls were roughly 3 to 4 inches wide and started at the bead of the tire. The new for 1962 style had a black area extending out from the bead by an inch or so and then a white stripe section about an inch wide and the back to the black sidewall. IIRC two cars introduced this “new” whitewall style in the 1961 model year. It was the Corvair Monza and the Falcon Futura. The 1957 and 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was also factory equipped with a narrow band whitewall.
1965 Sedan, white w/ black vinyl top and red leather. 28k miles
User avatar
tomo
Dedicated Enthusiast
Posts: 785
Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:01 pm
Location: Palatine, Il
Contact:

Re: 1962 size of the whitewall on the tire

Post by tomo »

Here is a link to quite a few of the Lincoln sales brochures. Most white walls up to and including the 1956 models went from the bead by the wheel to a raised area near the tread of the tire. This would give you a 3.5 whitewall on a 6.00x16" tire and a 4" on the larger 8.00x15 tires. With the use of the 14" wheel, the whitewall was narrower. Stylists started specifying different widths on different models in the 1960's.

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/N ... index.html
Tom O'Donnell
Palatine, IL
1953 Capri Sport Coupe
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest